According to NBC Sports Washington’s Tarik El-Bashir, the Russian pivot only held his stick with his right hand while receiving passes.

Having watched Kuznetsov for a few minutes now, he’s participating in drills but does not appear to be 100-percent. The most noticeable thing is he doesn’t have his left hand on his stick when receiving passes.

Barry Trotz said Kuznetsov would be a game-time decision and remains “day-to-day.”

If the worst-case scenario happens and Kuznetsov is unable to suit up for Game Three, Lars Eller will likely be bumped up into the top six and either Chandler Stephenson or Travis Boyd will center the third line.